Speaker Michael E. Busch and Del. Kumar P. Barve

Sun photo by Monica Lopossay

Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch (left) speaks with Del. Kumar P. Barve, a Democrat from Montgomery County, about the tax bill before the House. The bill passed, but not with enough votes to override a threatened veto by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch (left) speaks with Del. Kumar P. Barve, a Democrat from Montgomery County, about the tax bill before the House. The bill passed, but not with enough votes to override a threatened veto by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (Sun photo by Monica Lopossay)

Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch (left) speaks with Del. Kumar P. Barve, a Democrat from Montgomery County, about the tax bill before the House. The bill passed, but not with enough votes to override a threatened veto by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.